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8 Do’s and Don’ts of Wearing a Wig
If you are considering a wig, here are the biggest do’s and don’ts for getting and wearing one with confidence and style. Source: 8 Do's and Don'ts of Wearing a Wig | The Breast Cancer Site News
Two Breast Cancer Warriors Share How Tattoos Helped Them Heal
P.INK is an organization that offers tattoos to women who have undergone mastectomies. The tattoos often cover up unsightly scars to make the patient feel better about her body. But they can also tell a person’s cancer story, constantly reminding her and all...
Study Finds Accelerated Partial-Breast Radiation Just as Effective as Whole Breast Radiation
Now, however, the results of a long-term study comparing whole-breast radiation and accelerated partial-breast radiation (APBI) have revealed that the latter option is not only faster and less invasive, but it may be just as effective as whole-breast radiation....
A Patient Care App Diagnosed Me With Cancer
No one should receive a serious diagnosis this way -- not even a doctor like myself Source: A Patient Care App Diagnosed Me With Cancer | MedPage Today
Woman Shares “Sunburn” Breast Cancer Symptom on the News—Two Days Later, It Saves This Nurse’s Life
When she noticed the slight redness on her right breast, she thought it might be from a bug bite. She believes her doctor would have missed her cancer as well if she had walked into the office saying she thought it was a simple infection or something similar. Source:...
Two Women With Terminal Breast Cancer Started A Podcast That’s Unflinchingly Honest And Funny
When two women met through a mutual friend because of their terminal breast cancer diagnoses, they decided to start a podcast to help other women going through the disease. Source: Two Women With Terminal Breast Cancer Started A Podcast That’s Unflinchingly Honest And...
Current Drug Prices Are Not Justified By Cost Of Research And Development, Study Finds
Cancer patients who do get treatment are nearly three times more likely to declare bankruptcy than those who have never had cancer, and, oddly enough, bankruptcy itself is associated with a 79-percent increase in risk of death for cancer patients. Source: Current Drug...
A lab found a carcinogen in dozens of sunscreens. Here’s what those findings really mean.
Be careful which sunscreens you use Source: Sunscreen and benzene: What you need to know - The Washington Post
Metastatic breast cancer to the brain: Treatment and prognosis
Once cancer spreads to the brain, a person’s life expectancy reduces considerably. But treatment can prolong a person’s life, as well as improve their quality of life while living with cancer. Source: Metastatic breast cancer to the brain: Treatment and prognosis
Yoga for breast cancer: Benefits, poses, risks, and more
Research also shows that people with breast cancer who do yoga may feel less stressed, enjoy a better quality of life, and experience lessTrusted Source fatigue. Source: Yoga for breast cancer: Benefits, poses, risks, and more
Chemotherapy for breast cancer: Effectiveness and side effects
Whether or not a doctor recommends chemotherapy depends on the type of cancer the person has and whether or not they receive other treatments, such as surgery or radiation therapy. Source: Chemotherapy for breast cancer: Effectiveness and side effects
Breast cancer treatment: Based on stage and type
There are several effective types of breast cancer treatment, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and surgery. The stage and type of breast cancer a person has usually determines the treatment they receive. Source: Breast cancer treatment:...
5 Helpful Mammogram Facts Everyone Should Know
Misinformation surrounding mammograms can lead to anxiety. Get the facts about this important part of preventive care. Source: 5 Helpful Mammogram Facts Everyone Should Know | Keck Medicine of USC
Genetic cancers: Link, types, testing, and more
Researchers have linked germline mutations with over 50 hereditary cancer syndromes. These syndromes may make someone more likely to develop certain types of cancer. Source: Genetic cancers: Link, types, testing, and more
‘Hamilton’ Star Who Battled Breast Cancer is Giving Back to Current Patients
When “Hamilton” actress Mandy Gonzalez was diagnosed with breast cancer, a survivor helped her through the journey. Now, she’s paying it forward Source: 'Hamilton' Star Who Battled Breast Cancer is Giving Back to Current Patients | GoodNews by GreaterGood
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